Senior Engineer- Mechanical

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, preparing accurate calculations, design documentation, and construction deliverables that meet quality and regulatory standards.

• Develop and coordinate electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related infrastructure.

• Perform technical calculations such as electrical load assessments, service and feeder sizing, voltage-drop analysis, and short-circuit and coordination studies where applicable.

• Prepare one-line diagrams, panel schedules, control diagrams, technical specifications, and project-specific engineering details.

• Coordinate fire alarm, emergency power, communications, and low-voltage requirements with multidisciplinary teams and specialist consultants.

• Organize project activities by defining deliverables, dependencies, estimated hours, priorities, and execution plans in collaboration with project managers.

• Monitor project progress, communicate potential roadblocks, and proactively address scope changes, scheduling risks, and coordination challenges.

• Manage construction administration activities, including maintaining project logs, reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings, drafting responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), and supporting project closeout.

• Conduct site visits, document field observations, evaluate proposed substitutions, and help resolve construction and coordination issues.

• Maintain direct communication with clients and consultants, providing technical recommendations and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support continuous improvement by contributing to engineering standards, specifications, calculation tools, and best practices.

• Mentor engineers and modeling staff while pursuing professional development and expanding technical expertise across project types and delivery methods.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. A Mechanical Engineering degree is also listed among the accepted qualifications.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in electrical building-systems design, including independent project execution and construction administration.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical system design, power distribution, lighting, grounding, electrical calculations, and construction documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to develop coordinated engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable electrical, energy, fire and life-safety, and accessibility codes and standards.

• Experience coordinating with clients, project managers, architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, utilities, and specialist consultants.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and present recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, identify project risks, and proactively communicate solutions.

• Preferred experience with Revit, lighting design software, power-system analysis tools, and technical specification platforms.

• Previous experience mentoring engineering professionals and improving technical standards, processes, and workflows is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.

• Fully remote working arrangement within the United States.

• Opportunities to work on diverse and technically challenging engineering projects.

• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to expand professional networks.

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineering professionals.

• Opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and technical skill enhancement.

• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Occasional travel, estimated at 10–15%.